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Parallel Training Project Management Blog
From beginner’s guides to breakdowns of advanced topics, our blog covers key project management topics. These can supplement your learning on one of our project management training courses, or provide a starting point for your own project management learning.
Working From Home: Six Tips To Keep Your Project On Track
This week has been one of the most difficult for many a year. It been very emotional and depressing at […]
Describe 5 Aspects Of A Configuration Management System
This is an example of what is needed for the APM project management exam question “Describe 5 Aspects of a […]
APM BoK 7 – What Does it Mean for me?
In May 2020 the Association for Project Management (APM) will be launching their revised Project Fundamentals Qualification (APM PFQ) and […]
5 Differences Between Project Manager And Project Sponsor
Here are 5 differences between a project manager and project sponsor with supporting examples provided by a delegate on one […]
Prioritising Work With The Eisenhower Matrix
The Eisenhower Matrix is a great way of prioritising project work for maximum efficiency so here we look at how […]
What is Visual Project Management?
Visual project management is a relatively new idea that combines data visualisation methodologies and visual thinking tools with the more […]
Explain What Is Meant By The Term ‘Project Context’
Here is a good example answer of what is expected for this APM project management exam question – updated 19th […]
Describe Different Types Of Project Contractual Relationship
An explanation of what is expected for this APM Project Management exam question. This is an easy question, but it […]
How To Facilitate A Change In Direction For Your Project
A change of direction with a project can herald all types of problems but read on to see how you […]
How a Culture of Learning Can Support Your Project Management Goals
In their 2019 L&D Report, professional search engine findcourses.co.uk found that companies that tie internal promotion to Learning & Development […]
Project Management Mistakes Are You Making These Errors?
In the workplace, making mistakes can feel like the end of the world, especially when you as the project manager […]
True Or False ‘The Pace Of Change Has Never Been This Fast’?
How often do you hear people say “The pace of change has never been this fast” And many would feel […]